Larel seemed stuck in a conversation with Zenmaru as his attention remained focused on the right his arms crossed, he kept the conversation internal as he didn't want to bother the two of them since for the most part it was just her trying to defend herself. He couldn't help but sigh a little as he listened before his attention moved over to Mary as she mentioned Mera. He nodded his head as a response and watched her go, once she was out of the room a small relieved sigh escaped fro him. Hearing Hotaru his attention turned to her seeing her take another drink, he offered a small smile as he knew she didn't like it but did it anyway. Larel walked over and took a seat near her as she asked who was in the shadow. He wasn't sure what Hotaru would think if he said it was the man whose blood was currently in the gourd, but he didn't want to lie about it either as he knew that wouldn't really solve anything and might make it worse than it was.
"A man the world wouldn't miss and one I should end right now," Larel said crossing his arms. "....I suppose that's a tad cruel, but I wouldn't call someone who does what he did a man. I got some spare blood for you and it came from him, I made sure to check him before I did so of course."
Larel stopped for a moment to listen to Zenmaru before offering a nod continuing where he left off.
"Anyway I didn't have anything to put it in so...he ended up in there. He'll remain unconscious until I pull him out...actually he doesn't need to stay in there anymore...Zenmaru."
Larel's shadow expanded before moving out the door, it went down the stairs before moving outside, the moment it was out Kimura was thrown out of the shadow waking up as he saw light again. He quickly stood up looking around and pat his body before he turned and ran away away from the tavern, after what happened he probably wasn't going to drink for a bit if ever again.
"There we go," Larel said his shadow returning to normal. "Anyway Hotaru it's not easy to do something you dislike, if it's anything you got my support. Maybe I should carry some tea on me so you can drink it afterwards....or maybe you could mix it with it...."
Larel shook his head realizing that was a silly idea and leaned against the wall deciding to leave those thoughts alone.
"Excuse that it'll take a bit of planning and time but I'll figure something out...I think."

Alari and Kaori looked at each other as Mary and Eryn spoke, Alari offering a shrug only to smile as the two listened to them. It seemed Eryn had a penchant for getting involved in others affairs though this was something he already knew Alari couldn't help but smile a little hearing it again.
Alari couldn't really complain about it as he did owe Eryn a bit of thanks for his 'improving' especially since he was involved with Mera's kimono. He still had to thank him for that, he wondered if he should do it now but seeing him get punched in the arm he decided to wait until later not wanting to interrupt the two, though he was curios what exactly that gossip was. Alari looked over at Kaori who just averted his gaze, he adjusted his glasses seeing he knew what Mera was talking about, he turned his attention ahead deciding not to push the matter.
Kaori pointed ahead as Mary waved at them offering his own wave in response, Alari smiled as they got closer before his eyebrow arched as she held a key out, reaching forward he took it before handing it to Kaori.
"Make sure to thank Hotaru Kaori," Alari said moving his hands into his sleeve. "You know where I'll be."
Kaori nodded and put the key in his kimono knowing he meant outside before Alari looked back at Mary, his eyes narrowed a little and he reached over before putting a hand on her head.
"You're not pushing yourself too much are you?" Alari asked. "Are you okay?"
"Oji-san you're being an Oji-san and Mera-dono's....right there," Kaori said pulling his sleeve. "You're normally not this open."
"Huh...oh you're right," Alari said removing his hand. "Sorry Mary...well if everyone will excuse me I'm going to go ahead and get ingredients for dinner."
"Do we really have to eat that Oji-san?"
"That is correct Kaori, it's good for you so stop moping," Alari responded and raised a hand to everyone before heading further into town, he removed his glasses and rubbed his eyes. He needed to take his own advice it was getting harder to think straight lately, his mind was too occupied with thought of Ai. Everything was thankfully still in place but there were too many unanswered questions that still bothered him.
"Oji-san needs to relax a little," Kaori mumbled placing a hand on his hip. "I should make some tea."